I am selling the original artwork of The Wind Blow Both Ways. This piece is made of watercolor paper and acrylic, all hand cut and collaged.

About the artist:

I’m Olivia- a freelance illustrator living on Multnomah and Siletz land (Beaverton, Oregon.) I was born and raised in a small mountain town called North Bend (sdukʷalbixʷ/Snoqualmie land) in Washington, and I am inspired by seasons, nature, and rich, meaningful storytelling. With my artwork, I create surreal images that reflect my connection to home, the landscapes of my upbringing, and my family.

My process is messy! Cut paper scraps litter the floor, and paintbrushes pile up in my water cup, my desk is filled with colorful paper to mosaic my images. I use an Exacto knife to precisely cut out shapes and glue them onto paper and I use acrylic paint with a variety of tools (including a toothbrush and a brayer roller) to texturize my artwork. I also sometimes use crayons and pastels for details and to add richer color.

I often reach inward to create my art, which sometimes brings up themes of race and culture. My parents met in the U.S. while salsa dancing, my father is from Cartagena, Colombia, and my mother is from Durban, South Africa. Growing up my family lived in a yellow Spanish-style house with a red roof and casita tipicas adorning the walls. My family and culture are precious to me, so I love to see them represented in the media and depict them myself.